PSAP definition

PSAP means an answering location for 9-1-1 calls originating in a given area. A PSAP may be designated as Primary or Secondary, which refers to the order in which calls are directed for answering. Primary PSAPs respond first; Secondary PSAPs receive calls on a transfer basis only, and generally serve as a centralized answering location for a particular type of emergency call. PSAPs are staffed by employees of Service Agencies such as police, fire or emergency medical agencies or by employees of a common bureau serving a group of such entities.

Examples of PSAP in a sentence

  • Alternate PSAPs not subscribing to the appropriate wireless service shall not receive all features associated with the primary wireless PSAP.

  • Where SS7 connectivity is available and required by the applicable PSAP, the Parties agree to implement CCS/SS7 trunks rather than CAMA (MF) trunks.

  • A method of routing 911 calls to a PSAP that uses a customer location database to determine the location to which a call should be routed.

  • If no ANI is forwarded by CLEC, AT&T-21STATE will forward an Emergency Service Central Office (ESCO) identification code for display at the PSAP.

  • The porting provider is responsible for updating the 911 tandem switch routing tables and 911/ALI database to correctly route, and provide accurate information to PSAP call centers.


More Definitions of PSAP

PSAP. (Public Safety Answering Point) is the public safety communications center where 911 calls placed by the public for a specific geographic area will be answered.
PSAP or “public safety answering point” means a twenty-four-hour local communications facility that receives 911 service calls and directly dispatches emergency response services or that relays calls to the appropriate public or private safety agency.
PSAP means an answering location for E911 calls originating in a given area. The E911 Authority may designate a PSAP as primary or secondary, which refers to the order in which calls are directed for answering. Primary PSAPs answer calls; secondary PSAPs receive calls on a transfer basis. PSAPs are public safety agencies such as police, fire, emergency, medical, etc., or a common bureau serving a group of such entities.
PSAP means Public Safety Answering Points.
PSAP means a public safety answering point for emergency 9-1-1 calls.
PSAP means Public Safety Answering Point as defined in WAC 118-66.